Deaf man found shot to death on East Side had index card with ‘sorry’ written on it

Updated 11:54 am, Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Michelle Chase, 49, faces a charge of murder, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.

Michelle Chase, 49, faces a charge of murder, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.

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Michelle Chase, 49, was arrested by San Antonio police Monday Feb. 8, 2016, after allegedly admitting to killing a man on Sunday morning.

Michelle Chase, 49, was arrested by San Antonio police Monday Feb. 8, 2016, after allegedly admitting to killing a man on Sunday morning.

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Michelle Chase, 49, was arrested by San Antonio police Monday Feb. 8, 2016, after allegedly admitting to killing a man on Sunday morning.

Michelle Chase, 49, was arrested by San Antonio police Monday Feb. 8, 2016, after allegedly admitting to killing a man on Sunday morning.

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Michelle Chase, 49, was arrested by San Antonio police Monday Feb. 8, 2016, after allegedly admitting to killing a man on Sunday morning.

Michelle Chase, 49, was arrested by San Antonio police Monday Feb. 8, 2016, after allegedly admitting to killing a man on Sunday morning.

Photo: Mariah Medina

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Michelle Chase, 49, was arrested by San Antonio police Monday Feb. 8, 2016, after allegedly admitting to killing a man on Sunday morning.

Michelle Chase, 49, was arrested by San Antonio police Monday Feb. 8, 2016, after allegedly admitting to killing a man on Sunday morning.

Photo: Mariah Medina

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Michelle Chase, 49, was arrested by San Antonio police Monday Feb. 8, 2016, after allegedly admitting to killing a man on Sunday morning.

Michelle Chase, 49, was arrested by San Antonio police Monday Feb. 8, 2016, after allegedly admitting to killing a man on Sunday morning.

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Here are the most violent suburbs and communities in the San Antonio metro area.

Here are the most violent suburbs and communities in the San Antonio metro area.

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34. Jourdanton

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 146

Total crime incidents in 2013: 6

Property crime incidents: 4

Violent crime incidents: 2

Population: 4,111

34. Jourdanton

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 146

Total crime incidents in 2013: 6

Property crime incidents: 4

Violent crime incidents: 2

Population: 4,111

Photo: Jack Garcia, For The Express-News

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33. Fair Oaks Ranch

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 482

Total crime incidents in 2013: 31

Property crime incidents: 30

Violent crime incidents: 1

Population: 6,437

33. Fair Oaks Ranch

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 482

Total crime incidents in 2013: 31

Property crime incidents: 30

Violent crime incidents: 1

Population: 6,437

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32. Garden Ridge

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 840

Total crime incidents in 2013: 30

Property crime incidents: 29

Violent crime incidents: 1

Population: 3,573

32. Garden Ridge

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 840

Total crime incidents in 2013: 30

Property crime incidents: 29

Violent crime incidents: 1

Population: 3,573

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31. Cibolo

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 1,148

Total crime incidents in 2013: 249

Property crime incidents: 233

Violent crime incidents: 16

Population: 21,690

31. Cibolo

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 1,148

Total crime incidents in 2013: 249

Property crime incidents: 233

Violent crime incidents: 16

Population: 21,690

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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30. Bulverde

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 1,317

Total crime incidents in 2013: 63

Property crime incidents: 58

Violent crime incidents: 5

Population: 4,783

30. Bulverde

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 1,317

Total crime incidents in 2013: 63

Property crime incidents: 58

Violent crime incidents: 5

Population: 4,783

Photo: Google Maps

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29. Helotes

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 1,490

Total crime incidents in 2013: 120

Property crime incidents: 116

Violent crime incidents: 4

Population: 8,054

29. Helotes

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 1,490

Total crime incidents in 2013: 120

Property crime incidents: 116

Violent crime incidents: 4

Population: 8,054

Photo: John Davenport / San Antonio Express-News

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28. Terrell Hills

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 1,759

Total crime incidents in 2013: 89

Property crime incidents: 88

Violent crime incidents: 1

Population: 5,061

28. Terrell Hills

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 1,759

Total crime incidents in 2013: 89

Property crime incidents: 88

Violent crime incidents: 1

Population: 5,061

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27. Castroville

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 1,779

Total crime incidents in 2013: 49

Property crime incidents: 44

Violent crime incidents: 5

Population: 2,754

27. Castroville

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 1,779

Total crime incidents in 2013: 49

Property crime incidents: 44

Violent crime incidents: 5

Population: 2,754

Photo: William Luther, San Antonio Express-News

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26. Schertz

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 1,825

Total crime incidents in 2013: 655

Property crime incidents: 587

Violent crime incidents: 68

Population: 35,882

26. Schertz

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 1,825

Total crime incidents in 2013: 655

Property crime incidents: 587

Violent crime incidents: 68

Population: 35,882

Photo: Courtesy Photo

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25. Poth

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 1,907

Total crime incidents in 2013: 38

Property crime incidents: 26

Violent crime incidents: 12

Population: 1,993

25. Poth

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 1,907

Total crime incidents in 2013: 38

Property crime incidents: 26

Violent crime incidents: 12

Population: 1,993

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24. Shavano Park

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 2,046

Total crime incidents in 2013: 67

Property crime incidents: 64

Violent crime incidents: 3

Population: 3,274

24. Shavano Park

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 2,046

Total crime incidents in 2013: 67

Property crime incidents: 64

Violent crime incidents: 3

Population: 3,274

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23. Olmos Park

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 2,290

Total crime incidents in 2013: 53

Property crime incidents: 52

Violent crime incidents: 1

Population: 2,314

23. Olmos Park

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 2,290

Total crime incidents in 2013: 53

Property crime incidents: 52

Violent crime incidents: 1

Population: 2,314

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T-22. Universal City

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 2,399

Total crime incidents in 2013: 464

Property crime incidents: 412

Violent crime incidents: 52

Population: 19,344

T-22. Universal City

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 2,399

Total crime incidents in 2013: 464

Property crime incidents: 412

Violent crime incidents: 52

Population: 19,344

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T-22. Hollywood Park

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 2,399

Total crime incidents in 2013: 76

Property crime incidents: 76

Violent crime incidents: 0

Population: 3,168

T-22. Hollywood Park

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 2,399

Total crime incidents in 2013: 76

Property crime incidents: 76

Violent crime incidents: 0

Population: 3,168

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21. Somerset

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 2,760

Total crime incidents in 2013: 47

Property crime incidents: 44

Violent crime incidents: 3

Population: 1,703

21. Somerset

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 2,760

Total crime incidents in 2013: 47

Property crime incidents: 44

Violent crime incidents: 3

Population: 1,703

Photo: TOM REEL, San Antonio Express-News

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20. Kirby

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 2,860

Total crime incidents in 2013: 237

Property crime incidents: 188

Violent crime incidents: 49

Population: 8,288

20. Kirby

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 2,860

Total crime incidents in 2013: 237

Property crime incidents: 188

Violent crime incidents: 49

Population: 8,288

Photo: Mark D. Wilson/San Antonio Express-News

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19. Hondo

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 2,868

Total crime incidents in 2013: 256

Property crime incidents: 234

Violent crime incidents: 22

Population: 8,925

19. Hondo

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 2,868

Total crime incidents in 2013: 256

Property crime incidents: 234

Violent crime incidents: 22

Population: 8,925

Photo: Google Maps

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18. Converse

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 2,903

Total crime incidents in 2013: 584

Property crime incidents: 460

Violent crime incidents: 124

Population: 20,115

18. Converse

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 2,903

Total crime incidents in 2013: 584

Property crime incidents: 460

Violent crime incidents: 124

Population: 20,115

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17. Boerne

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 3,278

Total crime incidents in 2013: 244

Property crime incidents: 235

Violent crime incidents: 9

Population: 7,443

17. Boerne

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 3,278

Total crime incidents in 2013: 244

Property crime incidents: 235

Violent crime incidents: 9

Population: 7,443

Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News

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16. Alamo Heights

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 3,278

Total crime incidents in 2013: 244

Property crime incidents: 235

Violent crime incidents: 9

Population: 7,443

16. Alamo Heights

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 3,278

Total crime incidents in 2013: 244

Property crime incidents: 235

Violent crime incidents: 9

Population: 7,443

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15. Selma

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 3,292

Total crime incidents in 2013: 255

Property crime incidents: 240

Violent crime incidents: 15

Population: 7,747

15. Selma

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 3,292

Total crime incidents in 2013: 255

Property crime incidents: 240

Violent crime incidents: 15

Population: 7,747

Photo: JOHN DAVENPORT, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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14. New Braunfels

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 3,731

Total crime incidents in 2013: 2,300

Property crime incidents: 2,153

Violent crime incidents: 147

Population: 61,651

14. New Braunfels

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 3,731

Total crime incidents in 2013: 2,300

Property crime incidents: 2,153

Violent crime incidents: 147

Population: 61,651

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13. Hill Country Village

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 4,035

Total crime incidents in 2013: 41

Property crime incidents: 41

Violent crime incidents: 0

Population: 1,016

13. Hill Country Village

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 4,035

Total crime incidents in 2013: 41

Property crime incidents: 41

Violent crime incidents: 0

Population: 1,016

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12. La Vernia

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 4,134

Total crime incidents in 2013: 47

Property crime incidents: 44

Violent crime incidents: 3

Population: 1,137

12. La Vernia

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 4,134

Total crime incidents in 2013: 47

Property crime incidents: 44

Violent crime incidents: 3

Population: 1,137

Photo: Google Maps

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11. Floresville

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 4,156

Total crime incidents in 2013: 286

Property crime incidents: 273

Violent crime incidents: 13

Population: 6,882

11. Floresville

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 4,156

Total crime incidents in 2013: 286

Property crime incidents: 273

Violent crime incidents: 13

Population: 6,882

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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10. Seguin

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 4,427

Total crime incidents in 2013: 1,179

Property crime incidents: 1,118

Violent crime incidents: 61

Population: 26,635

10. Seguin

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 4,427

Total crime incidents in 2013: 1,179

Property crime incidents: 1,118

Violent crime incidents: 61

Population: 26,635

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9. Poteet

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 4,504

Total crime incidents in 2013: 152

Property crime incidents: 139

Violent crime incidents: 13

Population: 3,375

9. Poteet

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 4,504

Total crime incidents in 2013: 152

Property crime incidents: 139

Violent crime incidents: 13

Population: 3,375

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8. Live Oak

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 4,986

Total crime incidents in 2013: 725

Property crime incidents: 680

Violent crime incidents: 45

Population: 14,541

8. Live Oak

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 4,986

Total crime incidents in 2013: 725

Property crime incidents: 680

Violent crime incidents: 45

Population: 14,541

Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News

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7. Pleasanton

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 6,153

Total crime incidents in 2013: 578

Property crime incidents: 543

Violent crime incidents: 35

Population: 9,394

7. Pleasanton

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 6,153

Total crime incidents in 2013: 578

Property crime incidents: 543

Violent crime incidents: 35

Population: 9,394

Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News

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6. Windcrest

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 6,267

Total crime incidents in 2013: 352

Property crime incidents: 340

Violent crime incidents: 12

Population: 5,617

6. Windcrest

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 6,267

Total crime incidents in 2013: 352

Property crime incidents: 340

Violent crime incidents: 12

Population: 5,617

Photo: Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News

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5. San Antonio

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 6,346

Total crime incidents in 2013: 88,822

Property crime incidents: 79,994

Violent crime incidents: 8,828

Population: 1,399,725

5. San Antonio

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 6,346

Total crime incidents in 2013: 88,822

Property crime incidents: 79,994

Violent crime incidents: 8,828

Population: 1,399,725

Photo: John Davenport, San Antonio Express-News

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4. Lytle

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 6,604

Total crime incidents in 2013: 176

Property crime incidents: 176

Violent crime incidents: 0

Population: 2,665

4. Lytle

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 6,604

Total crime incidents in 2013: 176

Property crime incidents: 176

Violent crime incidents: 0

Population: 2,665

Photo: TOM REEL

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3. Leon Valley

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 7,865

Total crime incidents in 2013: 852

Property crime incidents: 826

Violent crime incidents: 26

Population: 10,833

3. Leon Valley

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 7,865

Total crime incidents in 2013: 852

Property crime incidents: 826

Violent crime incidents: 26

Population: 10,833

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2. Castle Hills

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 7,980

Total crime incidents in 2013: 341

Property crime incidents: 335

Violent crime incidents: 6

Population: 4,273

2. Castle Hills

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 7,980

Total crime incidents in 2013: 341

Property crime incidents: 335

Violent crime incidents: 6

Population: 4,273

Photo: Elizabeth Zavala/San Antonio Express-News

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1. Balcones Heights

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 13,451

Total crime incidents in 2013: 382

Property crime incidents: 373

Violent crime incidents: 9

Population: 2,840

1. Balcones Heights

Crime incidents per 100,000 residents: 13,451

Total crime incidents in 2013: 382

Property crime incidents: 373

Violent crime incidents: 9

Population: 2,840

Photo: By Jacob Beltran/Express-News

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Deaf man found shot to death on East Side had index card with ‘sorry’ written on it

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SAN ANTONIO — Police charged a woman with murder on Monday after she told investigators she shot and killed a man on Sunday morning.

Michelle Chase, 49, was arrested Monday night. She had called police about 10 a.m. Sunday to an apartment complex in the 600 block of South Rio Grande Street, where officers found 50-year-old William Farr dead on the sidewalk.

According to an arrest warrant affidavit, Farr, who was deaf, was found with a small index card on him with “sorry” written on it .

The document said a preliminary investigation revealed no signs of foul play or any obvious signs of physical trauma to Farr. However, the Bexar County Medical Examiner found a small-caliber bullet wound on his chest during an autopsy conducted on Monday..

The affidavit said Chase told investigators that she fired on Farr as he was banging on the windows and doors of her home and that she had been scared.

After shooting, she ran to her car and drove to her godfather’s house where she spent the night, according to the report.

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When she returned home the next day, she found Farr dead and called police, the affidavit said.